Chapter 740: Chapter 740

The assistant next to him pulled at his sleeve. “What are you getting at? Fannie was asking if you could attend an event out of town this weekend.”

After the meeting concluded, Mayer stood at the door, waiting for what felt like an eternity before Fannie finally emerged. Now, he had the opportunity to speak with her alone.

“Fannie,” he called out with unease.

Fannie didn’t tear her eyes from her meeting notes as she replied, “What’s up?”

“I apologize for earlier. My head was somewhere else, and the words were out of my mouth before I realized.”

“It’s fine. I noticed you were zoning out, so I had to pull you back to the meeting.”

Mayer hesitated for a second before saying, “There’s something else I want to discuss with you. Is tonight good?”

Fannie finally raised her head, responding half-jokingly, “We have plenty of time for communication during work hours. Could you please respect my personal time in the evenings and allow me some more space?”

With a lollipop stuck between her lips, Judie walked past them. But when she reached the corner within earshot, she stopped to eavesdrop.

Mayer lowered his head, noting the implication behind Fannie’s words. “I’m sorry. It’ll never happen again.”

Fannie sighed and patted his shoulder. “You’ve got a promising future, Mayer. Trust me, it’s better if you put your time and energy into your work than waste it on trivial matters. Letting your emotions take over won’t get you far in the industry. Relationships don’t always reward your efforts, but work can.”

Mayer forced a smile. “I get it.”

They exchanged a look and nodded in tacit understanding, resolving the matter amicably.

When they reached a corner, they turned in opposite directions and parted ways, both literally and figuratively.

“Do you really like Fannie that much?” Judie stood at attention as Mayer pivoted into the corner, nearly hitting him as she uncrossed her legs.

Mayer’s expression immediately soured at the sight of her. “What’s it to you?”

“Harsh,” Judie said, giving him a once-over. “We’ll be working together soon and might have to fake dating. It wouldn’t hurt to get to know each other a little more.”

Mayer was passionate about his craft, and Judie’s laidback attitude about work never failed to get on his nerves.

“First, I’m never going to agree to faking a relationship with you. Secondly, Fannie doesn’t like me and has already made that clear to me. You can report it back to Bobby.”

Judie’s eyes widened a fraction as she took the lollipop out of her mouth. “What do you mean?”

Mayer closed the distance between them with a single step, one hand in his pocket. “You really thought I wouldn’t see it? You and Bobby aren’t a couple. That man’s gaze doesn’t leave Fannie the moment it spots her.”

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Message from Noah: New chapters this sunday, dear ones! God loves you, and Noah wishes you all the best! (=◡=) /

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